Hugh Lofting Books in Order

Hugh Lofting is a renowned British author, trained as a civil engineer, celebrated for crafting the timeless classics of children's literature, Doctor Dolittle. Born in Maidenhead, England, to English and Irish parents, Lofting's early education took place at Mount St Mary's College in Sheffield. He later pursued a degree in civil engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States. As a civil engineer, Lofting traveled extensively before enlisting in the Irish Guards to serve in World War I, where he drew inspiration from imaginative letters to his children to create the beloved Doctor Dolittle novels. His experiences in the war led to serious injuries, prompting a move to Connecticut with his family. Lofting was married three times and had three children, including his son Christopher, who manages his literary estate. Through his writing, Lofting has become synonymous with magical storytelling, bringing joy to readers worldwide.